Table 7.
Morbidity rates using ‘Old’ vs. International Study Group for Pancreatic Surgery (ISGPS) definitions in all patients (n = 77)
| Old definition | ISGPS definition | Increase | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall morbidity | 27.2% (n = 21) | 70.1% (n = 54) | 42.9% (n = 33) | P < 0.001a |
| Specific morbidity | ||||
| DGE | 5.2% (n = 4) | 20.7% (n = 16) | 15.5% (n = 12) | P = 0.001a |
| POPF | 15.6% (n = 12) | 39.0% (n = 30) | 23.4% (n = 18) | P = 0.004a |
| PPH | 10.4% (n = 8) | 10.4% (n = 8) | 0 | P = 1.000 |
a
Statistically significant at P < 0.05.
DGE, delayed gastric emptying; POPF, postoperative pancreatic fistula; PPH, post-pancreatectomy haemorrhage.